As we do not require a Google Account to subscribe to a channel on FreeTube.

The subscription and views do not benefit the creator.

It is available to download across multiple platforms like Mac, Windows or Linux.

You can subscribe to your favorite channels without having to sign in or create an account.

The developer claims that the app stores all your data locally and does not upload it to the internet. FreeTube YouTube Client Pros and ConsĪs every application has its own set of advantages and disadvantages, during my time with FreeTube I came across these Pros and Cons.

FreeTube stores your data directly into your local drive hence will not be accessible across multiple platforms like YouTube.

FreeTube requires an app, however, YouTube is directly accessible from the website.

You can create multiple profiles on FreeTube without signing in.

You do not get recommendations on FreeTube based on your browsing data.For example here is what the video player, of FreeTube and YouTube, looks like.Īs you can see they both look quite similar. You can also change the video format.įreeTube offers a high level of customization in the settings, inclusive of but not limited to changing the default volume, default video resolution, default playback speed, etc.įreeTube is strikingly similar to the former, so you will not find a lot of differences. You are provided with all the standard controls like changing the video quality, playback speed, autoplay videos, etc., and an ability to download the entire video to watch it when offline. This is what the playback screen looks like. The video playback experience on FreeTube is quite smooth.

The player is quite big in size and takes up most of the space in the UI. The left panel houses the trending videos, your subscriptions, watch history, playlists, and popular content for you to consume.

You can not only import your subscriptions from YouTube but also follow new channels or add a new subscription without creating a new account since your data is stored locally.

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